Foreign exchange speculators are afraid of their investments being wiped off as the naira sustains stability against major currencies, writes FELIX OLOYEDE Despite the 3.2 per cent month-on-month dip in the country’s external reserves to $38.46bn at the end of February, the naira strengthened by 8.5 per cent month-on-month to 1,490/$ on the parallel market
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has disclosed that Speaker Mudashiru Obasa is not expected to resign as part of the agreement to resolve the leadership crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly. Reacting to rumours about Obasa’s resignation, the APC spokesperson in Lagos, Seye Oladejo, dismissed the claim. “To the
The Sokoto State Government has spent N1.66 billion on essential drugs and Mama Kits, which have been distributed to 244 Primary Health Centres across the state’s 23 local government areas. Governor Ahmed Aliyu disclosed this on Wednesday during the distribution ceremony at the Government House, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to providing accessible and affordable healthcare,
The company said infrastructure will support the delivery of gas from producers to consumers. Shell has called for the development of infrastructure to promote the growth of domestic gas and monetization of the resource. “The infrastructure will support the delivery of gas from producers to consumers in an efficient way that is also transparent and
Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern Munich beat Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 on Wednesday in the first leg of their all-German last-16 tie in the Champions League. England captain Kane headed Bayern ahead before Jamal Musiala doubled the lead after a goalkeeping mistake. Kane grabbed his team’s third from the penalty spot with Leverkusen reduced to
An 80-year-old trader, Ladan Bature, was fatally stabbed on Monday during an argument at the Kara Cattle Market along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Isheri Olofin. The Ogun State Police Command confirmed to PUNCH Metro that a woman, Haiye Aginni, suspected to be responsible for the attack, had been arrested. This incident occurred a day after
Two videos were shared with me yesterday of two lecturers who argued in their lectures that a menstruating woman can fast. I urge our women to be careful about the lecturers from whom they take lessons online and offline. The consensus among all our revered scholars is that a menstruating woman should stay away from
NASFAT Opens Investment Opportunity in Lasiilkiin Communications, Hosts Iftar for Potential Investors In a bold step to enhance its media presence, NASFAT has launched a 300-million-naira investment opportunity in Lasiilkiin Communications, its media subsidiary. The initiative, led by Alhaji Isiaq Ajibola, aims to transition Lasiilkiin Communications from an online platform to a full-fledged terrestrial radio
Kafayat Oyewo-Oyelere Fasting during Ramadan is beyond just skipping food; it triggers a complex set of physiological changes in the body, impacting cellular repair and potentially offering various health benefits. Islam emphasizes the importance of the physical, emotional, and spiritual health of an individual When done appropriately, fasting can enhance longevity. The following are some
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), has asked Muslims across the country to watch out for the Ramadan Crescent from tomorrow evening, Friday, February 28, 2025. Coincidentally, tomorrow would indicate the 29th Day in the month of Sa’aban, the eighth month in the Lunar Calendar that precedes Ramadan in the ongoing Lunar Calendar,
